Ordinary Seaman
About The Position
Chevron is accepting online applications for the Ordinary Seaman position through May 31st, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). The Sailors’ Union of the Pacific represents all unlicensed personnel employed on the Company’s US Flag seagoing vessels. The general guideline for vessel assignment length is 90 days for unlicensed personnel. Vacation will accrue at 25 days for each 30 days of work. Pre-employment screening consists of: Background Check, Drug Tests (DOT & Non-Dot hair screen test), and Physical examination. Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas.
Requirements
- Current USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials
- STCW 95 endorsements (Basic Training and VPDSD endorsement)
- Valid USCG/STCW medical certificate
- Valid passport
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Basic Safety Training Certificates
Responsibilities
- Performs manual tasks in the Deck and Steward’s Departments
- Wipes up excess oils and greases and otherwise cleans machinery, bilges, grating, decks, bulkheads and vessel’s hull.
- Cleans, chips, scales, washes paint, paints, polishes and performs other maintenance work as directed by the ship’s officers.
- Assists in the loading, unloading, stowing and inventory of stores, materials and equipment’s.
- As a member of the deck, assists in handling docking and mooring lines and wires, connecting and disconnecting cargo hoses.
- Performs general housekeeping work in deck and storage areas.
- Active and positive participant in monthly safety meeting.
- Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
- Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
- Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.
- Effective in relating to others
- Willing to assist others.
- Works well under pressure.
- Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.
Benefits
- Vacation will accrue at 25 days for each 30 days of work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
